Marriage Celebrant Costs

What does a Marriage Celebrant Cost?

As a Marriage Celebrant many couples often ask me for a price and enquire as to what the quote I provide includes. Couples sometimes think a fee is too expensive when the ceremony only takes twenty minutes to perform! But there are a number of legal and other matters that I must attend to in preparation for your big day. My standard fee for your wedding includes -

The initial meeting and interview about your ceremony, ideas and dreams to ensure I create exactly what you want

All communication and advice necessary to prepare the ceremony and ensure you are ready for your big day

Complete consultation with you on the presentation and content of the ceremony

An email booklet which contains samples of ceremonies, poems, verses and readings and any extra time spent on sourcing particular material for you.

Travel time and costs to and from the ceremony location (within 50klm: greater Brisbane, Logan, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Bayside, Moreton Bay, Ipswich) – arriving more than 30mins before the ceremony so that I am on hand for any last minute preparations

A suitable standard of dress that matches with the ceremony theme and colours

Liaising with ceremony participants to ensure the smooth running of the ceremony on the day e.g. venue coordinators, musicians, photographers etc.

A copy of the ceremony for you to keep

All stationery used to perform a wedding ceremony is purchased by the celebrant. You will receive a beautiful presentation certificate which is legal proof of marriage

A warm and friendly civil wedding celebrant who considers it an honour to perform your ceremony and be a part of your special day

A professional celebrant who shows respect and consideration for your family and friends

Attend to all official paperwork and lodgement of documents following your ceremony with the Registrar, Births, Deaths & Marriages

Provide a beautiful pen to sign the marriage documents

Provide assistance and the required documentation to enable you to apply for a certified copy of your marriage certificate following the ceremony

Attend yearly compulsory training as directed by the Attorney-General’s Department Canberra to maintain registration and competency

Maintain registration and memberships to Associations to keep abreast of new trends and changes to legislation

The cost of a registry office marriage ceremony is currently $300 weekdays and $385 on Saturdays. For a small additional cost, as your authorised marriage celebrant performing weddings in Brisbane, Logan, Gold Coast, Ipswich or Redlands, I can perform your ceremony anywhere, anytime and on any day of the week that suits you and your guests.